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DE05 VDC

2005 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,758 mi
Last recorded166,758 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 VDC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 166,758 miles

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sill corroded and rear spare tyre well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 158,478 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 145,113 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 144,222 miles

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 144,222 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced NS/OS (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 137,387 miles

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2018 137,387 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2017 130,080 miles

Nearside Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 130,080 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on arms (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and too high (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 122,557 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and slight damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear parking brake slightly low

Pass 10 Sep 2015 114,962 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 108,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 100,237 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 93,145 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 91,537 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2011 91,537 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2010 84,628 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 76,705 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2008 61,568 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 61,568 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Toyota Prius?

Based on 1,959,742 MOT tests across 148,686 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
12,199
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
148,686
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,116
position lamp(s) not working 9,474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,244
Registration plate lamp not working 9,122
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DE05 VDC is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 97,257 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Prius fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE05 VDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prius typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DE05 VDC is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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